In a long journey straw waighs.
GEORGE HERBERTEnvy not greatness: for thou mak’st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater.
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He that staies does the businesse.
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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish. [I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
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He that will be surety, shall pay.
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Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome. [Water, fire, and soldiers quickly make room.]
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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A little labour, much health.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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Prettiness dies first.
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A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
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